Crab Shack Seafood Boil

55-25 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

CRAB SHACK SEAFOOD BOIL in Queens, NY, has undergone four inspections, with the most recent assessment on February 6, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. During this inspection, four critical violations were recorded, including issues with shellfish labeling, sanitation of food contact surfaces, and food contamination. The facility’s inspection history consistently reflects a pattern of moderate-risk findings.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
55
Oct 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
41
Jul 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jul 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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